Bartenders salary
in Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $21,280–$30,060
- vs U.S. median
- -27%
- Metro rank
- #326 of 453
Bartenders in the Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $24,960 a year, based on BLS estimates for 750 jobs (May 2025). That is 27% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 6% above the WI statewide median of $23,460. It ranks #326 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE750 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bartenders pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $25,970 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $25,720 |
| Green Bay, WI | $23,380 |
| Appleton, WI | $23,330 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $23,330 |
| Madison, WI | $23,210 |
| Kenosha, WI | $23,140 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $23,130 |
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Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $24,960 a year (May 2025). Half of the 750 jobs pay between $21,280 and $30,060. The 10th percentile is $16,880 and the 90th is $36,550.
Is Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Bartenders?
That is 27% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 6% above the WI statewide median of $23,460. It ranks #326 of 453 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bartenders make an hour in Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?
About $12.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $24,960 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $10.23–$14.45 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.